The Senate campaign of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is intensifying hostilities with disfavored reporters, according to Semafor.
In a report published on Tuesday, the outlet said that in separate incidents this month, Crockett’s campaign called the police on CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere and escorted Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey off the premises at a campaign rally.
Earlier this month, Crockett’s campaign called the Capitol Police on Dovere because “he may have trespassed when he attempted to visit a campaign office location.” Dovere interviewed Crockett in December before she announced her Senate run.
Recent polls show Crockett leading her primary challenger, James Talarico, by as much as 12 points, and that sizable advantage may be emboldening her campaign strategy. With a comfortable margin, Crockett appears increasingly willing to take a harder line with the press, including reportedly removing reporters she doesn't like from campaign events, while benefiting from her media allies who lobe her for always bashing Trump. Her lead in the polls also helps Crockett avoid less predictable platforms like Stephen A. Smith's podcast (who've been begging Crockett for an interview fot awhile now) where she might face more pointed questions about her policy positions and often combative demeanor> But with a huge lead in the polls Crickett can instead opt for friendly interviews that focus heavily on attacking President Trump rather than scrutinizing her own record. So right now there's little incentive for Crcokett to change course, meaning voters are likely to see more tightly controlled appearances and continued confrontational moments on the campaign trail.
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